“Watch your mouth, Galen,” Yuldra’s voice boomed, commanding him to back down.

Galen reluctantly complied. However, the woman standing next to James frowned and mocked, “Since you’re so good at drinking, you must be skilled in combat as well. Would you like to spar with us?”

Though her tone was gentle, everyone present heard the challenge she had extended toward James.

Seeing that Yuldra showed no signs of stopping it, James smiled and inquired, “How do you propose we fight?”

The woman scoffed, “Your mental battle with Faela was just child’s play. We’ll engage in actual combat, allowing fate to decide our life and death.

Yuldra immediately warned, “Sasha…”

James held up his hand, interrupting Yuldra’s words. He turned to Sasha and said, “You’re also at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank? Very well, let’s have some fun.”

Sasha replied coldly, “I’m not alone. My husband will join as well.”

Galen, positioned behind Yuldra, stepped forward.

“Two of you are at the Xaeclon Rank, yet you’re try